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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.99, 21,451.14 and 7,277.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.99, 21,451.14 and 7,277.01 is: 10,922.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.99 : 21,451.14 = 7,277.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.99/21,451.14 = 7,277.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.99x = 21,451.14 × 7,277.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.99x = 156,100,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,100,160.29/14,291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.21

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